How far is Amite, LA from Bossier City, LA?

The driving distance from Amite, LA to Bossier City, LA is about 293.7 miles (472.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 226.4 miles (364.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
293.65 mi
04h 42m
Flight
226.36 mi
364.29 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
226.36 mi
Kilometers
364.29 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
293.65 mi
Kilometers
472.58 km
Drive Time
04h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bossier City
Tue, May 5, 10:37 AM CDT
Return by in Amite
Tue, May 5, 3:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Amite
2026-05-05T05:55
Arrive Bossier City
Tue, May 5, 10:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Amite
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Gilbert
LA

Village in Franklin Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Amite
150 mi
02h 21m
To Bossier City
143.7 mi
02h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
85°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Amite and Bossier City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Amite and Bossier City.

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest Central Avenue

    11 m · 6 sec · Southwest Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Oak Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Oak Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1251 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway

    38.9 mi · 42 min · Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    29.3 mi · 34 min

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.2 km · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit left

    1612 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    28.2 mi · 33 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    6 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    13.2 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Continue on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

    63.2 mi · 1 hr 13 min · E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1459 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    117.8 mi · 2 hr 8 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Traffic Street

    932 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Traffic Street

    34 m · 5 sec · Traffic Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Delhi Street

    727 ft · 30 sec · Delhi Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Monroe Street

    120 m · 13 sec · Monroe Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Monroe Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Amite and Bossier City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
181 mi · 62%
Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
116 mi · 39%
West Oak Street
1.58 mi · 1%
Traffic Street
0.2 mi
Delhi Street
0.14 mi
Monroe Street
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

Merge slight left

118 mi · 02h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.3 mi
226.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gilbert
02h 21m from Amite
Leave By
7:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Amite and Mostly Cloudy near Bossier City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Amite to Bossier City?

The road trip is about 293.7 miles (472.6 km) and usually takes 04h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Gilbert is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150 miles from Amite and 143.7 miles from Bossier City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 226.4 miles (364.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.23 one way or $78.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Amite and Mostly Cloudy near Bossier City.

Stop Ideas Near Gilbert

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gilbert, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gilbert.

BUS

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1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Amite and Bossier City. Straight-line distance: 226.36 mi (364.29 km).

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#1 Amite

Town in Louisiana

Population4,640
Coordinates30.7265700, -90.5089800
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Bossier City

#2 Bossier City

The most populous city in Bossier Parish, Louisiana.

Population68,159
Coordinates32.5159900, -93.7321200
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: Southwest Central Avenue (-90.509053, 30.726569)
End: Monroe Street (-93.732225, 32.51599)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 473 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.36 gal
39.22 L · about $39.23
Round trip
$78.47
20.72 gal · 78.44 L
Estimated CO2
92.1 kg one way
Round trip: 184.1 kg / 406 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $39.23 $78.47
Mid-grade $4.26 $44.12 $88.25
Premium $4.63 $47.92 $95.83
Diesel $5.42 $56.10 $112.20

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Louisiana · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Amite and Bossier City. The current time is 05:55:04.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.